New Long-haul Cabins: On the Plane: Travel Info: Air New Zealand - NZ Site

New Long-haul Cabins: On the Plane: Travel Info: Air New Zealand - NZ Site

From July 2005 Air New Zealand will offer new and better services on its flights. Soon all Air New Zealand seats on flights going to North America and Europe will have individual television screens and will offer audio and video on demand.

Following global industry trends, Air New Zealand will also offer introduce a new business class similar to those already offered by British Airways and alike. It has 22 inch wide seats that can turn into a bed and 10.4 inch personal tv screen.

The airline will also introduce its Pacific Premium Economy offering a wider seat pitch and a leg rest and a 8.4 inch personal tv screen. The premium economy class is located at the back of business class.

As for economy class, nothing has changed except that every seat now has its own 8.4 inch tv screen with audio video on demand.

A complete flash demo of the new service click here.

Although this is indeed great news I won't fly Air New Zealand because it does not fly to Manila. Their air service to Hong Kong and Singapore (I've heard) which is closest to Manila is not at par with industry leaders.